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sick_g4m3r
08-14-2007, 11:35 AM
What Linux distro would have near instant boot times and use the least system resources?

tux08902
08-14-2007, 11:56 AM
What do you want to do with Linux? Should it have a full GUI and such?

sick_g4m3r
08-14-2007, 02:57 PM
web browsing, email, and open office. how about damn small linux?

nn_step
08-14-2007, 03:19 PM
This would be the fastest and uses the least resources
http://www.pocket-lnx.org/

k0nsl
08-14-2007, 04:20 PM
My favorite place to monitor and try new distros is www.distrowatch.com, check it out and see if you find something that suits you.

b1lk1
08-14-2007, 07:27 PM
If you're new, Ubuntu works well and is simple to install and use. I have been using Linux for 3 days and I already got is all set up dual booting with XP and some really neat desktop stuff going on.

Nerm
08-14-2007, 08:02 PM
You might want to look into Damn Small Linux (http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/).

sanhacker
08-15-2007, 09:01 PM
I use Kubuntu (Ubuntu with KDE Desktop) as opposed to Ubuntu (Gnome Desktop). I found I liked several features of KDE as opposed to Gnome. You can install Ubuntu and then apt -get the kubuntu-desktop to install KDE to see which works best for you.

I find both to boot very fast and the compatibility with my hardware can't be beat.

That said, there are disadvantages such as Sudo as opposed to root access. But I don't personally find that to be a big deal. More experienced users do.